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American actor, director, screenwriter, comedian and author

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A Tripp Through Comedy
Town and Country

A Tripp Through Comedy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 78:12


Our exit today has us trying to reconnect with our manhood by following in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway. This week, we are talking about Town and Country, written by MIchael Laughlin and Buck Henry and directed by Peter Chelsom.Of course, we spend a lot of time talking about Warren Beatty, his bizarre career, and the flop nature of the film. But we also talk about the legal history of Dick Tracy, Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine, Beatty's love life, Arrested Development, Alan Alda, Rian Johnson murder mysteries, Gerard Depardieu, and Nixon vs. Clinton era filmmaking.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CFF Films⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Ross and friends.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movies We've Covered on the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movies Recommended on the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.

Geek Girl Soup
14.42: ATXtv Part 1

Geek Girl Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 31:52


Days 1 & 2 – Tornadoes, Panels, and Popcorn DramaSusan and Cort are live(ish) from the Austin Television Festival! From Texas-sized hailstorms and hotel confusion to binge-watching and brushing shoulders with TV legends, they recap their first two whirlwind days at ATX. Tune in for festival highlights, travel misadventures, unexpected heartthrobs, and the joy (and pain) of trying new coffee.00:00 – Welcome from ATX, hotel shenanigans, and The Great Texas StormRainy departures, flight drama, and a very Texas pit stop at Buc-ee's.They tour the International Assassin Hotel and joke about bathtub reenactments.A near-apocalyptic storm traps them under a sparking transformer—no Autobots, just drama. Ponchos are deemed useless in 80mph winds.11:00 – For the Love of Four SeasonsThey attend the Four Seasons panel and talk Netflix, writer's room therapy, and meeting Alan Alda.18:00 – Food, sun, and shady sidewalksCort makes Susan walk, regrets are had, coffee is disappointing, but the Mediterranean lunch redeems the day.24:00 – Netflix's The Waterfront PremiereA surprise favorite! They attend the pilot screening and Q&A, get starstruck by Kevin Williamson, and swoon over Holt McCallany's voice.30:00 – Panel etiquette and predictionsWhy Q&A hogs are the worst, and what they're hoping for from the rest of the weekend.

Trash, Art, And The Movies
TAATM #475: The Four Seasons vs. Two For The Road

Trash, Art, And The Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 64:00


Paul and Erin pack their bags and discuss two films about married couples going on multiple vacations: Alan Alda's 1981 comedy-drama THE FOUR SEASONS and Stanley Donen's 1967 drama TWO FOR THE ROAD.

Meanderings with Trudy
MwT: The PauseCast with Angie Arendt

Meanderings with Trudy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 58:13


On this, the last PauseCast episode for the season, we talk summer… what we hope to do, or be, for the coming summer break. Considering summer from a place of intention. But also, how to find our way into rest, and joy, and experiences that enrich our lives and memories to sustain us through those long winter months.As David Whyte says in his great book “Consolations”: “Rest is the conversation between what we love to do and how we love to be…”. With this, rest is the great enabler of returning to our balanced self. Summer allows times for languishing, for watching clouds and the shapes they make; sitting under deep velvet night skies and catching fireflies. Angie and I wish this for each of you, whenever summer lands in your place in this world. And Angie will embark on a summer of “Re” – re-reading, re-turning, re-membering, re-experiencing languid summer days.The thumbnail of our episode this week is a peony from my garden… to honour Angie's love of this perennial flower.Please, share our work widely, give us a review or a drop us a few stars. If you have comments or questions, please send them to meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com.Episode links:Trudy's company, Chapman Coaching Inc. sponsors this podcast.You can hear Trudy's son Callum Lurie on his YouTube page. He's playing in Grand Bend and in Penetanguishene, Ontario with the Dreyton Theatre Festival.Books we mentioned: Maggie Smith “Dear Writer” and “You Could Make This Place Beautiful;” “Bird by Bird” by Annie Lamott; “On Writing” by Stephen King; Michael Ondaatje “The English Patient” and “In the Skin of a Lion;” David Whyte's “Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words”; “Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times” by Katherine May; anything by Alan Alda but we mentioned “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed” and his podcast “Clear and Vivid”You can read more from Angie on her Substack, called “the bigger picture”Royalty free music is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma

The Mash Files
Nertz 2 Notes Episode 3

The Mash Files

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 69:57


Greetings The Mash Files Fans! In this Episode we interview Alan Alda!! Well, sort of.....okay it's an Ai Alan Alda but it's funny! Found out what Ai Alda thinks of M*A*S*H, Ghostbusters, Chickens & more! We also try our hand at some impromptu M*A*S*H Trivia.  Well the whole show is impromptu but you have to be fast on those Pause buttons as Cbus Jon answers most questions before I even get them out! lol  I also jump into the hot seat for some Trivia to prove that I am the Master of M*A*S*H. (If Cbus Jon won't take the title, I will lol) We also talk about M*A*S*H. Shocking I know! lol So, sit back with a Martini or two, or three  & enjoy the fun of Nertz 2 Notes (a title which I butcher at the end of the episode lol) Episode 3.   PS: Episode One of Season 5, Bug Out Part 1, will be here for your listen pleasure on 6/16

Movie Wave
Betsy's Wedding (1990, R)

Movie Wave

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 57:18


“The wedding picture doesn't always tell the real story.”   “Betsy's Wedding is a 1990 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Alan Alda.”   Show Links Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umn4udQPlw4   Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betsy%27s_Wedding   Just Watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/betsys-wedding   Socials Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/moviewavepod.bsky.social   Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/moviewavepod   Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviewavepod/   Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@moviewavepod   Intro/Outro Sample Credits “Aiwa CX-930 VHS VCR Video Cassette Recorder.wav” by Pixabay “Underwater Ambience” by Pixabay “waves crashing into shore parkdale beach” by Pixabay   Movie Wave is a part of Pie Hat Productions.

Culture Pop
Episode 362 - Luigi: The Musical, Stars with Plastic Surgery & creators of The Four Seasons.

Culture Pop

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 39:52


Luigi: The musical. What??? And Jamie Lee Curtis' big cosmetic surgery regret. Plus, 30 ROCK alums Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield talk about showrunning with Tina Fey on their new Netflix series THE FOUR SEASONS, the stellar cast, writing staff and why an homage to the original Alan Alda film. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast01:38 Luigi Mangione Musical Discussion09:06 Jamie Lee Curtis and Plastic Surgery Regrets15:20

Pat Gray Unleashed
Elizabeth Warren Behind Joe Biden's Autopen? | 5/28/25

Pat Gray Unleashed

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 100:47


President Trump has a serious message for Vladimir Putin. Jake Tapper gets a taste of who the Democrat Party really is. Bill Maher has a message for liberals. Scott Pelley from CBS News is worried about free speech, apparently. NDI Tulsi Gabbard declassifies documents on how the Biden administration labeled Americans who opposed administration policies. COVID vaccine is no longer recommended for young children and pregnant women. Will there ever be accountability for the harms caused by the COVID vaccine? Billy Joel has a brain condition that's taking him off tour. Southwest Airlines' big changes have arrived. Alan Alda … dead or alive? Elon Musk has learned that politics is a bad investment as his DOGE cuts fade away. Is the gold still in Fort Knox? Consumer confidence is higher than expected. Laura Loomer stealing Pat's "Unleashed"?? Was Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) behind the autopen signature of President Joe Biden? What's next for South Africa? FBI opening up new investigations around January 6 and White House cocaine. More information about the public Macron spat. Chris Christie is fat. Canada ready to be the 51st state? Secret Service troubles continue. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED 00:47 Trump is Upset at Putin 02:12 Jake Tapper's Son Attacked Online? 07:19 Bill Maher's Message to Liberals 09:59 Scott Pelley Warns Americans of a Continuous Attack 12:46 Tulsi Gabbard on Domestic Violent Extremists 18:18 RFK Jr. Makes COVID Vaccine Update 34:07 Chewing the Fat 49:37 Ron DeSantis on DOGE 56:38 Where's the Gold at? 1:05:18 Consumer Confidence Report 1:05:53 Apprenticeship in the USA 1:08:40 Loomer Unleashed 1:12:21 Liberals Continue to be Racist Towards South Africans 1:16:13 Dan Bongino's Pay Cut? 1:19:23 Emmanuel Macron Deepfake? 1:26:49 Kamala Harris Reminds the World She's Unemployed 1:27:31 Chris Christie Running for POTUS? 1:34:18 Secret Service Fight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After These Messages Podcast

Andrew and Vieves consider commercials that rely on typos - and the ensuing hilarity - to sell everything from diet soda to dating apps. Plus, the Ad Council does NOT come through. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week's show: Diet Coke - Typo https://youtu.be/CtTNIkB3axg?si=0FeeP07uOm6xKH9m WebFlow - We Have A Typo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJTN0g4Bx0I Truth (Anti-Tobacco Campaign): Typo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ElVeWgZDhs Tinder - Rescue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XTcEB_E44Y Farmers Insurance - Sky Typo https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6SC7/farmers-insurance-marry-me-skywriting-featuring-jk-simmons Atari - Typo Attack (ft. Alan Alda) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw_32_4k_iw Carl's Jr. Guacamole Burger - Typo https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZpS2/carls-jr-guacamole-double-cheeseburger-not-a-typo BMO Harris Bank - Garden Gnomes (ft Featuring Lamorne Morris) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/64ob/bmo-harris-bank-garden-gnomes-featuring-lamorne-morris Bridgestone - Reply All (2011 Super Bowl) https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/commercial-inspired-real-email-mistake-17676428 Bridgestone - Reply All (Short Version / Alternate Ending) https://www.ispot.tv/events/2011-super-bowl-commercials/bridgestone-reply-all

PopCultX
Comfort in Chaos – The Four Seasons & Final Destinations

PopCultX

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 29:55


What do Chef, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and Final Destination all have in common? According to us... they're comfort films — yes, even the one with all the outrageous death traps. In this episode, we kick things off by diving into what makes a film comforting: is it the cozy vibes, the familiar structure, or just knowing we're not the ones being haunted or hunted?Danny shares his feel-good favorites (Chef and Walter Mitty), while Gabe takes a sharp left turn into horror, leading us to a wild but strangely satisfying conclusion: all horror films are comfort films — for the survivors on the couch.Then, we shift gears and explore the new Netflix series The Four Seasons, a modern reimagining of the Alan Alda classic. We break down how the show updates the themes of marriage, midlife reinvention, and group dynamics for a 2025 audience. What happens when friendships outlast marriages, or when one new partner changes the balance of everything?From cozy cuisine to chaotic carnage to complex relationships — this episode has it all. Pull up a chair, pour some wine (or blood-red punch), and settle in with PopCultX.

Chewing the Fat with Jeff Fisher
They Didn't Know… | 5/23/25

Chewing the Fat with Jeff Fisher

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 45:40


We're losing the penny… Jailbreak update… Annabelle still out there... Open AI buying startup io… Cloning possible?... Extinction on Netflix… www.blazetv.com/jeffy Promo code: Jeffy… Fountain of Youth on Apple TV+… Theater movies this weekend... Email: ChewingTheFat@theblaze.com Marvel delaying two Avengers movies...   TRANSISTION: oc: lets do that 26:32 ish…   Who Died Today: Michael McStay 92 / Congressman Gerry Connolly 75 / Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26… Plane crash in San Diego / six dead… Alan Alda / prosopagnosia / parkinsons… Game Show: What's The Lie? Contestant: Allen Blodgett, Returning Champion… Joke of The Day… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Der Sumpf - Ein M*A*S*H Podcast
Frühling, Sommer... (Herbst und Winter)

Der Sumpf - Ein M*A*S*H Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 64:08


Was macht eigentlich… …Alan Alda? Ganz einfach: der taucht urplötzlich und (für mich) überraschend in einer nagelneuen Netflix-Serie auf, auf der Suche nach einer Toilette: “The Four Seasons” ist eine Beziehungskomödien/Drama-Miniserie über drei befreundete Paare mittleren Alters, die sich in regelmäßigen Abständen zu gemeinsamen Urlauben treffen, und dabei so alle möglichen Situationen und Stationen Ihrer diversen Beziehungen durchleben. SPOILER-WARUNG: Ich spreche über die ersten 4 Episoden der Serie, und spoilere dabei auch. Über den Rest kann (und werde) ich nur spekulieren, da ich zum Zeitpunkt der Aufnahme selber noch nicht mehr gesehen habe.

Streaming Without A Paddle
Episode 120 (Video Version) - Review of "The Four Seasons" - Netflix Original Series

Streaming Without A Paddle

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 28:22


This week Andrew and Ted discuss Netflix's series "The Four Seasons" starring Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, Marco Calvani, Kerri Kenney-Silver, and Erika Henningsen. Originally a 1981 motion picture directed and starring Alan Alda this series follows three college friend couples as they navigate through middle age and marriage.

Streaming Without A Paddle
Episode 120 (Podcast) - Review of "The Four Seasons" - Netflix Original Series

Streaming Without A Paddle

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 28:52


This week Andrew and Ted discuss Netflix's series "The Four Seasons" starring Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, Marco Calvani, Kerri Kenney-Silver, and Erika Henningsen. Originally a 1981 motion picture directed and starring Alan Alda this series follows three college friend couples as they navigate through middle age and marriage.

Down To Watch
#262 - Andor (S2, E1-2) / The Four Seasons (2025)

Down To Watch

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 79:27


This Week, Down to Watch go from vacation home to vacation home to a galaxy far far away! Dan and Raul start the week's show talking rebellion and spycraft, all while bringing a gravitas to the land of lightsabers, with the return of Andor. Cassian Protagonist is mixing it up with the Empire again and while our hosts don't have a complete grasp of the Star Wars timeline, they definitely know the names of the actors involved! Next up, podcast favorites Steve Carrell and Tina Fey return in The Four Seasons, a miniseries remake of the Alan Alda original film about adult couples figuring it out in their middle age and beyond. While being more grounded than most Fey-produced sitcoms full of cartoonish buffoonery buoyed by sharp comedy, Seasons is more about the feelings you get as the passions dull but the days go on. These two shows are on opposite ends of the universe, genre-wise, but you can count on your intrepid hosts to brave the distance between them!

Book and Film Globe Podcast
BFG Podcast #198: 'Thunderbolts,' 'The Four Seasons,' and Tariff Threats Hit Hollywood

Book and Film Globe Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 36:33


Hollywood in crisis! When is Hollywood not in crisis? This week on the podcast, the tariffs have come home to roost in Tinseltown. Neal Pollack hosts Richard Rushfield of The Ankler to discuss what in the hell is going on. Why couldn't Jon Voight stop Trump from issuing tariff threats? Is Trump serious? Maybe it's good to have a President who's actually engaging in issues that threaten the movie industry. Maybe he wants to help? No one has any idea what's happening, which makes it all suspenseful and vaguely fun, like a good studio genre picture. Richard empties what's left of his brain and he and Neal try to break down the issues.There are no issues with 'Thunderbolts,' a current hit from that underdog Marvel Studios. Richard went to the world premiere in Los Angeles, and, frankly, he found the buffet kind of wanting. I mean, it tasted good, but was maybe a little skimpy. You could say the same about Thunderbolts, which, let's face it, is trying to sell us some C-list heroes as A-list heroes and it's hard to tell if people are going to bite permanently or not. There's so much Bob, so little Spider-Man. And that buffet? My lord.Matthew Ehrlich makes a late-episode appearance to absolutely ravage Tina Fey's remake of a very dated Alan Alda movie called 'The Four Seasons.' Except that this isn't a movie. It's a four-hour miniseries on Netflix. No one cares about these three couples who are somehow supposed to be able to afford to take four luxury vacations a year. Together. Matthew wonders why the gay couple, half of whom is Colman Domingo, would even consider going on holiday with such boring straight people. Once, maybe, because they went to Vassar together. But four times? In a year? What are we doing here, people. Everyone loved Alan Alda back in the day, but Matthew broaches the unthinkable: That maybe Tina Fey has peaked. We will rue such words, I'm sure.Enjoy the podcast!

Pilot TV Podcast
The Four Seasons, Poker Face, and Malpractice

Pilot TV Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 73:36


Alan Alda's The Four Seasons gets a modern glow-up with Steve Carell, Tina Fey and Colman Domingo on Netflix this week (40:53), plus Rian Johnson's Poker Face comes crashing back with its second season on Sky (51:04), and Malpractice returns with more embattled medics on ITV (1:00:05). Meanwhile, Kay manages to completely hijack the listener question with a stealthy soap query. It's okay to be disgusted.(Episode 335)Note: time stamps are approximate as the ads throw them out, so are only meant as a guide. If you want to avoid this and would like the podcast entirely ad-free (as well as 17 hours early, with a second weekly show and spoiler specials) then sign up to Pilot+!

Pop Break TV
TV Break: May 2025 - Reviews of Everybody's Live, The Last of Us, Daredevil: Born Again, and Netflix's The Four Seasons + How Andor Is Worth $300M

Pop Break TV

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 67:34


Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break's Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television.Here's the format of the show:The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO's The Last of Us, Disney Plus's Daredevil: Born Again and Andor, and Netflix's Everybody's Live with John Mulaney.Newsbreak – This month, they discuss a recent report claiming that Andor is worth $300M in revenue to Disney Plus. They dive into that and all the other analytics in the report regarding Star Wars on Disney Plus.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Josh and Alex both went with Disney Plus on thanks to their ability to dominate the nerd space with Andor, Daredevil: Born Again, and Doctor Who and the prestige TV space with Dying for Sex and The Handmaid's Tale.Meanwhile, Bill capes up for Max yet again, thanks to their continued success with hits White Lotus and The Pitt, their big new series The Last of Us and The Rehearsal, the NBA and NHL playoffs, and, once again, AEW.New Series Spotlight – This month they shine their spotlight on Netflix's The Four Seasons. This series stars Tina Fey, Will Forte, Coleman Domingo, Marco Calvani, Kerri Kenney, and Steve Carrell as three pairs of vacationing married couples across four vacations. The series comes from frequent Fey collaborator Tracey Wigfield and Lang Fisher and is an adaptation of the 1970s Alan Alda film of the same name.

Fan Effect
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Thunderbolts*' is enjoyable for Marvel fans

Fan Effect

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 5:37


Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 2, 2025. Summer movie season unofficially gets underway this week with the release of "Thunderbolts*" from Marvel/Disney.  If you like the characters or you just like Marvel movies, you'll probably enjoy this. Another movie, this time on Amazon Prime Video, is "Another Simple Favor" from Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, and director Paul Feig.  Hint, this sequel to the crime comedy ‘A Simple Favor' is goofy fun. And on Netflix, there is a comedy series called "The Four Seasons" from Steve Carell, Tina Fey, and Colman Domingo that's a remake of an old Alan Alda movie, but highly enjoyable for the more (ahem) mature viewer. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premier movie entertainment company.

Today's Episode
The Four Seasons (PILOT)

Today's Episode

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 28:00


Tina Fey's The Four Seasons, a remake of Alan Alda's 1981 romantic comedy, follows three couples navigating love, resentment, and vacation logistics—one season at a time. Across four getaways, this updated version leans into sharper dialogue and busier modern lives, while still nodding to the original. In this podcast, we break down episode one, “Lake House,” which takes place in the spring. Along with comparisons, production notes, trivia, plot discussion, and character reads on the evolving dynamics between Kate, Jack, Claude, and Nick, we also land on our rating. Welcome to Today's Episode!

I'M SUPER EXCITED with Rory James

This week, Rory is called in for jury duty and Mariah's copyright accuser loses and has to pay her legal fees. Dumb John is sleeping with Alan Alda and the new Pee Wee doc looks incredible! Plus, happy hour with Quentin Tarantino.  Subscribe and follow us at @superexcitedpod Follow Rory: @itsRORYjames

featured Wiki of the Day
Abyssinia, Henry

featured Wiki of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 2:18


fWotD Episode 2897: Abyssinia, Henry Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Thursday, 10 April 2025 is Abyssinia, Henry."Abyssinia, Henry" is the 72nd episode of the American television series M*A*S*H and the final episode of its third season. Written by Everett Greenbaum and Jim Fritzell, it first aired on March 18, 1975. The episode is notable for its shocking ending, in which the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital's amiable commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake (played by McLean Stevenson), receives an honorable discharge and leaves for home but, in the final scene, is reported to be killed by enemy fire. This ending prompted more than 1,000 letters to series producers Gene Reynolds and Larry Gelbart, and drew fire from both CBS and 20th Century Fox.The title of the episode refers to the 1920s–1930s slang use of "Abyssinia" for "goodbye". ("Abyssinia", pronounced , can be understood as "I'll be seeing you".)After the production of this episode, both Stevenson and Wayne Rogers, who played Captain Trapper John McIntyre, left the series to pursue other interests. While Stevenson's departure was announced prior to and written into "Abyssinia, Henry", Rogers unexpectedly left the series during the break between seasons, and so his character's departure takes place off-screen in the following episode, "Welcome to Korea", the first of the show's fourth season. These combined departures and their subsequent cast replacements also signaled the beginning of a shift in focus for the series as a whole, more centered on the character Hawkeye Pierce played by Alan Alda, and with stories and tone increasingly from the dramatic side of comedy drama.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:37 UTC on Thursday, 10 April 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Abyssinia, Henry on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Nicole.

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Season 29 Trailer

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 28:18


Alan and Clear and Vivid's executive producer Graham Chedd chat about and play clips from some of the shows coming up in season 29. Guests include actor John Leguizamo, science writer Carl Zimmer, and astrophysicist Mario Livio.

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 -

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 16:05


It was with great satisfaction that we welcome back to the grid Alan ALDA, who has not made too many appearances as of late, always glad to see a great ... whatever Alan ALDA is ... back in the saddle, so to speak. We also were glad to see SNL make an appearance, although since they were just mentioned yesterday, their appearance today is not nearly as momentous.Speaking of momentum (we weren't, but humor us), Jean tore through today's Triplet Tuesday segment, check out the deets herein, and, as always, drop us a line, we love feedback!Show note imagery: Le Café de Nuit, Place Lamartine, Arles, by -- as if the brushstrokes didn't give it away -- Vincent Van GoghWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

80s TV Ladies
Mama's Family, Golden Girls and It's Always Sunny | 90s TV Babies

80s TV Ladies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 75:01


They're BAAAACK!It's 2025 and the world-renowned 90s TV Babies have reconvened around the TV screen to gaze upon 80s classic sitcom, Mama's Family, starring Vicki Lawrence, Dorothy Lyman, Betty White, Rue Mclanahan and Carol Burnett. Do they see what Mama's fuss is all about!?Serita Fontanesi, Megan Ruble -- and A BRAND NEW 90s TV Baby, Sailor Franklin -- drop in on “Mama” Harper, take a seat on the floral print couch, and weigh in with their thoughts. What did they watch?  What did they think?THE HOMEWORK:S1: EP1 -- “Vint and the Kids Move In”S1: EP4 -- “The Wedding, Part 2”S1: EP6 -- “Cellmates”S2: EP3 -- “The Country Club”S2: EP21 --“Ask Aunt Fran” EXTRA CREDIT: S1: EP2 -- “Rashomama”S3: EP1 -- “Farewell, Frannie”S3: EP11 -- “Where There's Smoke” And… the very first “Family” sketch from The Carol Burnett Show! THE CONVERSATIONROOKIE MOVE: Sailor did ALL the homework -- AND the Extra Credit!EVERYBODY'S AWFUL:  How Mama's Family is just like… It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia???Serita likes how the cast is filled with a variety of female characters who aren't perfect people: “Women deserve to be bad, too!”BIG HIGH SCHOOL WIG: Vicki Lawrence's “Mama” looks vastly younger than her own children!Serita likes that the MEN were most often the butt of the joke.SAME AS IT EVER WAS: Megan says: “We really don't have classic sitcoms anymore where people DON'T grow and change. Mama's Family is comforting!”Serita says “these people act a fool” -- and she's here for it!ON CELLMATES - Sailor: “If I had a nickel for every time sitcom characters get locked up together in a jail cell, along with a sex worker, and then get mistaken for being a sex worker… I would have... several nickels.”Did Mama's Family portray sex workers with more equity than most?The shockingly honest way Mama's Family addresses marriage -- and how it's not always a romantic dream come true.Sailor was blown away by “Rashomama”: “'Mama's Family' is doing a riff on an Akira Kurosawa movie?? Yes!!” IS IT FEMINIST? PROGRESSIVE?Megan: “‘Mama's Family' is feminist -- but not progressive.”Serita: “'Mama's Family is feminist -- AND progressive.”Sailor: “'Mama's Family is semi-progressive -- and semi-feminist.”AND… The Babies challenge Susan and Sharon to watch It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia! So, join Susan and Sharon -- and Serita and Megan and Sailor -- as they talk Abbott Elementary, Alan Alda, August babies!, Golden Girls, Coors Light, Die Hard, test boobs, Whoopi Goldberg -- and the “Sailor Franklin SitCom Spectrum”! AUDIO-OGRAPHYUPDATE: Find all SIX seasons of Mama's Family free -- on Pluto TV.Buy the streaming series at Amazon.Buy the DVD set at Amazon.Check DontGetPurged.org to make sure your name has not been purged from voter rolls!Find out more about CREW at CitizensForEthics.orgVITAL READINGGet Handbook for A Post-Roe America by Robin Marty at Bookshop.org.Check out Men In Dark Times by Hannah Ahrendt at Bookshop.org.Read Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson at Bookshop.org.You can also follow Richardson's substack.SUPPORT FOR THE LA FIRESOnline at DisasterAssistance.gov On the FEMA App for mobile devices.More resources at Eaton Canyon Community Relief.Google List of LA County Resources. PLACES TO VOLUNTEERGoogle Doc for Wednesday and ongoing.Volunteer with the Red Cross.TALK TO SOMEONEReach out to friends and family. Take care of yourself:Pro Bono Therapy for LA Wildfires - Google Doc. More mental health resources at LARevive.DONATINGMaster GoFundMe List for LA Fire Victims Google Doc.Displaced Black families in Altadena Google Doc. Gofundme pages for EATON CANYON COMMUNITY RELIEFCONNECTVisit 80sTVLadies.com for transcripts.Join the conversation at Facebook.com/80sTVLadies.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON. In Honor of President Carter and to learn more about his presidency: Get Susan's new play about him and his Crisis of Confidence speech: Confidence (and the Speech) at Broadway Licensing. PLUS -- “80's TV LADIES” MERCH is available at Fourthwall.  

History & Factoids about today
Jan 28th-Kazoo, Sgt. Schultz, Alan Alda, Sarah McLachlan, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Elijah Wood, Ariel Winter

History & Factoids about today

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 14:05


National kazoo day, Entertainment from 1983. Largest snowflake ever, the Challenger Disaster, guy stung by the most bees and lived. Todays birthdays - John Banner, Alan Alda, Sarah Mclachlan, Joey Fatone, Nick Carter, Elijah Wood, Will Poulter, Ariel Winter. Cicily Tyson died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard    http://defleppard.com/The kazoo song - RoctopusDown under - Men at workTalk to me - Mickey GilleyWe are the world - USA for AfricaBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/Mash TV themeSweet surrender - Sarah McLachlinBye bye bye - NSYNCEverybody - Backstreet BoysModern Family TV themeExit - Its not love - Dokken    https://www.dokken.net/

The Worst of All Possible Worlds
173 - MASH on TV (Bangers of MASH #1)

The Worst of All Possible Worlds

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 29:02


THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall   The lads once again return to the frontlines of the Korean War as they rejoin 4077th for the first in an ongoing miniseries covering the hit 70s television show: M*A*S*H. Topics include the show's origins, the gradual evolution beyond the Altman template, and what it means to make a season finale so powerful it resonates 50 years after the fact.   Media referenced in this Episode: MASH Season One, Episode One: “Pilot” Season One, Episode Six: “Yankee Doodle Doctor” Season One, Episode Fifteen: “Tuttle” Season Two, Episode Thirteen: “Deal Me Out” Season Three, Episode Twenty-Four: “Abyssinia, Henry” Alan Alda discusses how MASH tackled the subject of war - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG Bobby Pickett "Monster Swim" Jamie Farr on getting cast on "M.A.S.H" - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG Larry Gelbart | US comedy writer | Obituary by Michael Carlson. The Guardian. September 13th, 2009. MASH Ratings & Rankings - MASH4077TV.com MASH's Revolutionary Gay Episode by Matt Baume   TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com   Interstitial: “A Brief Message from Alan Alda” // Written by Ellie Philips and A.J. Ditty // Featuring Ellie Philips as “Ellie Philips” and A.J. Ditty as “Alan Alda”

MASH Matters
(Not) Sponsored by Skechers - MASH Matters #129

MASH Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 43:55


Jeff & Ryan open the overstuffed mailbag to answer another round of listener questions. Topics include tug-o-war, Alan Alda's dream for Igor, BJ's surgical hat, the gateway to Zanesville, and a possible Garrett & Maxwell reunion. We also reveal the top picks in the M*A*S*H fan name survey and choose The Final Two. As always, this episode of MASH Matters was NOT brought to you by Skechers.  Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.  

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda - Season 28 trailer

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 36:32


Alan and Clear and Vivid's executive producer Graham Chedd chat about and play clips from some of the shows coming up in season 28. A major theme of the season is language –from babies picking up clues about  their mother's language while still in the womb, to male fruit flies singing courtship songs to female fruit flies, to a best-selling novelist second guessing some of the language she used in her best known novel. 

Story U Talk Radio with Coach Debby
Creativity Will Set You Free (at any age!)

Story U Talk Radio with Coach Debby

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 54:20


Alan Alda wisely said, "You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself." I love this quote! It reminds me that each and every day is intended to be fully experienced.If you are feeling the lingering effects of unfulfilled desires, you may have agreed to constrictions. In today's show, we will talk about releasing constrictions and embracing creativity. That's where the magic lives!Subscribe to my newsletter and receive all the support you need to write your book, plus fabulous discounts for life coaching. May this be the year when you express yourself confidently!Newsletter:https://coachdebby.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b4e0e4813c2d5d7bc3e03507b&id=5b97bac13f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Story U Talk Radio with Coach Debby
Creativity Will Set You Free (at any age!)

Story U Talk Radio with Coach Debby

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 54:20


Alan Alda wisely said, "You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself." I love this quote! It reminds me that each and every day is intended to be fully experienced. If you are feeling the lingering effects of unfulfilled desires, you may have agreed to constrictions. In today's show, we will talk about releasing constrictions and embracing creativity. That's where the magic lives! Subscribe to my newsletter and receive all the support you need to write your book, plus fabulous discounts for life coaching. May this be the year when you express yourself confidently! Newsletter: https://coachdebby.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b4e0e4813c2d5d7bc3e03507b&id=5b97bac13f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

80s TV Ladies
Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence and all about ‘The Family'

80s TV Ladies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 48:20


On March 16, 1974, a sketch appeared on The Carol Burnett Show featuring Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence and Harvey Korman portraying a “normal” American family -- warts and all. This sketch, known as “The Family”, led by a then 25 year-old Vicki Lawrence playing a gray-haired 63 year-old ‘Mama', spawned 30 more sketches, a TV Movie (Eunice) and finally a spin-off series of its own (Mama's Family) which ran for 130 episodes over six seasons both on CBS and in syndication (1983-1990).In “The Family”, Carol Burnett played the melodramatic, ambitious, brow-beaten daughter of ‘Mama'. Mama, played by Vicki Lawrence, is an exaggeratedly mean-spirited and insult-spitting widow and mother of five children: three sons played by guest stars Roddy McDowell, Alan Alda and Tom Smothers -- and two daughters: Eunice & Ellen (played by Betty White). Eunice's husband Ed Higgins was played by Harvey Korman.How did one simple sketch take on such a huge life of its own, creating a sprawling TV empire that some are calling “The Mama-Verse”? Susan and Sharon put on their housecoats and curly gray wigs to find out!THE CONVERSATIONCarol Burnett's career started with a Broadway role starring as the lead in Once Upon a Mattress and then as a rising star on The Garry Moore Show.The Carol Burnett Show was hugely successful, running eleven seasons, garnering 70 Emmy nominations and winning 25.Carol Burnett was encouraged to “speak up for herself” by another TV comedy legend -- Lucille Ball.A fan letter from then 18 year-old Vicki Lawrence to Carol Burnett led to her actually being cast as a regular on the show!“HARVARD SCHOOL OF COMEDY”: Lawrence cites Harvey Korman and Carol Burnett as her show business mentors during the 11 years she spent on the show.ONE-HIT WONDER: Five years into her run on The Carol Burnett Show, Lawrence had a hit song, recording “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia”!In the TV movie Eunice, Mama suddenly only has three children instead of five -- what happened to the others? And why is one of them suddenly Ken Berry?Vicki Lawrence was nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of ‘Mama' in Eunice.The TV series Mama's Family was aired first as a prime-time network comedy and later as a nationally syndicated series. It originally ran for two years on CBS, was cancelled in 1984 -- and then revived TWO YEARS LATER in 1986 by Lorimar Syndication to run for additional 100 episodes!NAME SWITCH: The character Ken Berry played started out as “Phillip” in the TV-movie but then became “Vinton” in the TV series.The TV show introduced “Fran” played by future Golden Girl, Rue McClanahan -- playing Betty White's aunt!The TV show also introduced Vinton's children Buzz and Sonya played by “80's TV Ladies” alum, Eric Brown and actress Karin Argoud.Mama's neighbor, Naomi Oates, was played by “Another World” “The Nanny” and now “80s TV Ladies” alum, Dorothy Lyman!So join Susan and Sharon as they talk Lou Grant, social justice, Julie Andrews and the first Live Televised Cinderella musical, “Raytown, Missouri”, Kamala Harris, Matlock, driving your own story -- and “Miss Fireball of Inglewood”!AUDIO-OGRAPHYWatch The Carol Burnett Show and Mama's Family across many platforms. Not all of them feature all seasons. The Carol Burnett Show can be seen for free on Pluto TV. Mama's Family can be seen for free on Pluto TV.The Carol Burnett Show “The Family” select episodes:S7, EP23 - Aired 3/16/1974 - Jackson Five and Roddy McDowall.The first of “The Family” sketches. “The Reunion  - Eunice's brother Phil (Roddy McDowall), a Nobel and Pulitzer prize winning author, returns home for a visit. On YouTube.S8, EP13 - Aired 12/21/1974 - Alan Alda“Home for the Holidays”Christmas sketch with Alan Alda on YouTube. VITAL READINGGet Handbook for A Post-Roe America by Robin Marty at Bookshop.org.Check out Men In Dark Times by Hannah Ahrendt at Bookshop.org.Read Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson at Bookshop.org.You can also follow Heather's substack.SHOPLAST WEEK FOR THE “80's TV LADIES” HOLIDAY SALE!15% off on all merch at the 8TL Shop. Make sure to use promo code “Festive80s”!CONNECTVisit 80sTVLadies.com for transcripts and more.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON. In Honor of President Carter and to learn more about his presidency: Get Susan's new play about him and his Crisis of Confidence speech: Confidence (and the Speech) at Broadway Licensing.

80s TV Ladies
The Facts of Life, The Nanny, Carol Burnett & Mama's Family | Who Has the Best Holiday Episode?

80s TV Ladies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 62:09


What's the best Christmas episode of The Facts of Life? The Nanny vs Mama's Family? Let's find out!If you grew up in the 80s, tuning in to the special “Holiday” episodes of our favorite shows was a winter ritual. Susan and Sharon bring that tradition home as they dive into the “Best Holiday Episodes” of three favorite 80's and 90s TV shows -- The Facts of Life, Mama's Family and The Nanny. Musical numbers, mixed-up gifts, screwed-up travel plans -- and lots of hot cocoa!80's TV “Holiday” episodes had them all -- and we loved them for it! So grab some eggnog and fruitcake, and listen as Susan and Sharon choose their personal favorite holiday episodes of the some of our favorite 80s TV Ladies shows!THE EPISODESThe Facts of Life:S5, EP12 - “The Christmas Show”S6, EP13 - “Christmas in the Big House”S7, EP13 - “Christmas Baby”S9, EP12 - “It's A Wonderful Christmas”  Mama's Family:S3, EP13 - “Santa Mama”S6, EP14 - “Mama Gets Goosed”The Nanny:S1, EP8 - “The Christmas Episode”S3, EP14 - “Oy To The World”S6, EP10 - “The Hannukah Story”  BONUS! The Carol Burnett Show:S2, EP12 - Eileen Farrell, Bob Hope, and Marilyn HorneS8, EP13 - Alan AldaTHE CONVERSATION GO FIGURE -- Not a lot of Hanukkah or Kwanza episodes back in the 80s.Why did it take FIVE SEASONS before Facts of Life finally did a Christmas episode?S5, EP12 “The Christmas Show” - directed by Asaad Kelada.In S6, EP13 “Christmas in the Big House” -- Blair organizes a charity Christmas show for what she thinks is an orphanage -- but it turns out to be a men's prison!Mickey Mouse Club veteran former Mousketeer Lisa Whelchel shows off her singing skills! Heck, all the ladies get to sing! NO ROOM AT THE INN? In the third Facts of Life Christmas episode, Blair's mom gives birth -- It's a Christmas baby episode!IS IT A WONDERFUL SHOW? Cloris Leachman gets center stage in the fourth -- and final -- Facts of Life Christmas episode, S9, EP10 “It's A Wonderful Christmas”.Mama's Family S6, EP14 “Mama Gets Goosed” -- The family is horrified when they meet their dinner -- a live goose that Mama plans to kill and cook for Christmas!The Nanny got a jump on Christmas episodes in S1, EP8 -- where complications from a gift Mr. Sheffield gives to Fran ends up fulfilling Gracie's only Christmas wish!S3, EP14 “Oy To The World” -- The Nanny's one and only ANIMATED EPISODE!S6, EP 10 “The Hanukkah Story” -- Susan and Sharon BOTH loved this Nanny episode where cultures clash when Fran tries to teach the Sheffields the importance of Hanukkah.PLUS -- BONUS HOLIDAY EPISODES from The Carol Burnett Show! - Alan Alda, star of the M*A*S*H TV show hit, sings with Carol! And plays one of Mama's sons and Eunice's brother in “The Family” in a hilarious, homecoming Christmas sketch.But is that a better episode than the Christmas special with incredibly famous opera stars, Eileen Farrell, Marily Horne and a surprise guest star Bob Hope?AND -- A BIG THANK YOU to our PATREON MEMBERS! We'll tell you about NEW PERKS coming your way in 2025!So, join Susan and Sharon as they talk Ray Charles, Community, dreidels, Alan Alda, vegetarian Christmas dinners, talking dogs, opera, “Big Spender”, Bob Hope -- and confessional confessions!  AUDIO-OGRAPHYWatch three of The Facts of Life Christmas Episodes on YouTube. Watch “Mama Gets Goosed” on PlutoTV.And “Santa Mama” on PlutoTV.Watch The Nanny streaming on Peacock.The Carol Burnett ShowS2, EP12 - Aired 12/16/1968 - Eileen Farrell, Bob Home and Marilyn Horne on YouTube.S8, EP13 - Aired 12/21/1974 - Alan Alda Christmas episode clips:- Nobody Does it Like Me with Carol Burnett on YouTube.- “The Family” Christmas sketch with Alan Alda on YouTube. LIGHT READING Read On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder Read the Guardian article “How To Survive The Broligarchy” by Carol Cadwalladr.The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin at Baldwin and Co Books. Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit at Bookshop.orgSHOPGET IN ON THE “80's TV LADIES” HOLIDAY SALE!15% off on all merch at the 8TL Shop. Make sure to use promo code “Festive80s”!CONNECTVisit 80sTVLadies.com for transcripts.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON. Get your Carter on: This year is the 45th anniversary of President Carter's Crisis of Confidence speech. Get Susan's new play about it: Confidence (and the Speech) at Broadway Licensing. 

Now I've Heard Everything
Just Call Him Mike: "M*A*S*H" Star amd Activist Mike Farrell

Now I've Heard Everything

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 14:41


After years of small or supporting acting roles here and there,m Farrell hit the jackpot when he joined the cast of the hit CBS show “M*A*S*H” in 1975. Not only did he become one of the most popular cast members, it also afforded him a new public visibility for his activism. In this 2007 interview Farrell talks about his life, career, and activism. Get your copy of Just Call Me Mike by Mike Farrell As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Alan Alda and William Christopher For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTube #M*A*S*H #television #1970s #actors

Science Friday
Alan Alda Reflects On Life With Parkinson's

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 12:27


In 2018, actor, author and science communicator Alan Alda spoke publicly about his diagnosis for Parkinson's Disease. Alda, who is best known for his role in “M*A*S*H,” “The Aviator,” and “The West Wing,” shifted his interests to science communication in his later years. He's written several books on the topic, and has an ongoing podcast, “Clear + Vivid.”As part of Science Friday's 33rd anniversary show, we're revisiting our listeners' favorite stories, including this one. Alda came on Science Friday in 2018 to talk about his life since his Parkinson's diagnosis, and how being an advocate for science changes his perspective on his condition. Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

You Are What You Read
Leadership and Vision: A conversation with media pioneer Josh Sapan

You Are What You Read

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 57:31


On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by one of the most important and interesting visionaries in media, Josh Sapan. Josh was CEO of AMC Networks for 25 years during which he took the company from a classic movie channel to one of today's leading entertainment destinations featuring Emmy and Golden Globe-winning shows… Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Walking Dead, Portlandia, The Night Manager and Top of the Lake. Under Josh's leadership, he also owned and operated the popular and award-winning brands: IFC, Sundance Channel, WE tv, and IFC Films, helping to popularize independent cinema. Josh now leads Sapan Studio, boutique film, television and media investment company, in partnership with IFC Films. Josh's books include CABLE TV, THE BIG PICTURE: AMERICA IN PANORAMA, and THE THIRD ACT: REINVENTING YOUR NEXT CHAPTER, which explores the lives of extraordinary people—including Gloria Steinem, Rep.James Clyburn, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Robert Redford, Norman Lear and Alan Alda—and their accomplishments and discoveries in aging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kibbe and Friends Show
K&F Show #313: The End of RoadKill and Motor Trend Productions; Thanksgiving Movie Review “Tower Heist”

The Kibbe and Friends Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 79:52


As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2024 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you'd consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag pack in the mail, you'll be IMMEDIATELY entered in the monthly prize grab, and you'll receive a phone call from one (or all) of us to chat up whatever you want for 30 minutes! Thank you SO MUCH to those of you who have joined in for the extra content that is only for Patreon supporters. To get in on the action and support the show with a minor financial contribution just click the link below to sign up. Join up via Patreon at patreon.com/KFSHOW ======================================== Presented with Holley - Back for 2024!  Phase 3 of Kibbe and Friends is officially here, and Holley is back for more fun, foolishness, and flying orange Chargers! Once again we're proud to be associated with the historic name that has made cars fast for years and years, and their innovations continue forward (as always)! Visit https://www.holley.com and tell them we sent you! ======================================== Roadkill – Finale As you have heard already the rumors circulating the closing of Motor Trend Productions are all true. Unfortunately the shows housed and produced by Motor Trend are no more. This does include “Roadkill,” its flagship and genre changing show. It's a bi-product of being owned by a large conglomerate as well as being a niche of a niche of entertainment media. All episodes filmed not yet released will be aired over the winter of 2025/2025 but no further will be created. We discussed the news of it all and and some point we'll have Mike Finnegan our friend (and Kibbe and Finnegan show co-founder) on to chat about it. No matter what spin you put on it the reality of Roadkill both creating and changing the automotive space are complexly undeniable. David Frieburger and Mike Finnegan made a team that were the best of the best in automotive tom-foolery entertainment. We loved them too! David Freiburger has given a good explanation the situation along with what's next for the full band of Motor Trend characters (visit TheDrive.com for more on that). While none of us know whether Roadkill will ever return on a different platform, it does seem like the sun has set on it and this last piece of legacy automotive media is officially over. In the short term we know that everyone has moved on to YouTube (if they hadn't already) and we can continue to have them in our lives there! Thanks, boys. It was magical! ======================================== Thanksgiving Movie Review: "Tower Heist" K&F Movie Summary: Tower Heist is the automotive Thanksgiving movie classic you didn't know you were missing until now, especially if you're Corndog! This movie stars a MASSIVE cadre os actors including Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Alan Alda, Casey Afflect, Tea Leoni, Mechael Pena, and Matthew Broderick. This is the tale of a group of not quite as cool as Oceans 11 people that get taken by a Ponzi scheme by Hawkeye from MASH. And then – to get their money back – they steal Steve McQueen's Ferrari from the top of Trump Tower during the Thanksgiving Parade, all using a handy roof crane. You will laugh, you will squirm, and you will probably be looking up during the Thanksgiving Day Parade from here on out…..so you don't get squished by a Ferrari made of gold. This movie is a forgotten gem that has everything going for it.  ======================================== Join up via Patreon at patreon.com/KFSHOW Kibbe, Corndog, and the Bern! National Parts Depot Presents: Bernie on the News! https://www.npdlink.com. The post K&F Show #313: The End of RoadKill and Motor Trend Productions; Thanksgiving Movie Review “Tower Heist” first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Saturday Night Jive Podcast
370: "The Big One Was His Ass" - Canadian Bacon (1995)

Saturday Night Jive Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024


This week on Saturday Night Jive we're gearing up for the 2024 election by watching a political comedy from 1995.  Canadian Bacon is the only non-documentary directed by Michael Moore and it's a cold war satire about a fake conflict with our neighbors to the north.  It's fine.  It's the last movie released to feature John Candy's as he died the year before.  It's got Rhea Pearlman obsessed with a building that looks like a penis.  It's got Rip Torn yelling and grunting.  It's got a pretty fun cast also featuring Alan Alda and Kevin Pollak.  But most importantly it features cameos from two SNL alums in Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.  This is our last podcast before the 2024 election but due to an uploading issue it's being released a week later so enjoy that brief moment of time where we still had some hope.  You can also watch this episode on YouTube (search Saturday Night Jive Podcast and you should be able to find it) as we recorded this live to YouTube when we thought we'd never be able to post a new podcast episode.  Anyway, Enjoy!Full archive of all podcast episodes available at saturdaynightjive.blogspot.comEmail us anything at saturdaynightjivepodcast@gmail.comDownload Here

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda - Season 27 trailer

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 24:54


Alan and executive producer Graham Chedd look ahead to season 27. In a nostalgic look back at the TV series The West Wing, Alan recalls the scariest moments of his career; we visit a puppy kindergarten to spot future service dogs; a doctor tells stories that vividly illustrate the shortcomings of the health care system; and we meet a woman who can read our history as Earthlings. All that and more…

Saturday Night Freak Show
The Mephisto Waltz (1971)

Saturday Night Freak Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 81:38


Colin dances with the body-and-wife-swappin' Devil in The Mephisto Waltz (1971), in which Alan Alda plays a pianist who's body is taken over by a dying Satanist and his wife doesn't care who's in that body - she just wants more! Listen as we talk horny housewives, suburban black magic, Shakespearean dog acting, aging backwards, and blue goo on this week's exciting episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

GGACP celebrates National Italian-American Heritage Month by presenting this ENCORE of a memorable 2018 interview with Emmy-winning actor-writer-director Alan Alda (AKA Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo). In this episode, Alan discusses growing up in Burlesque theaters, working with his father Robert Alda, coping with the pressures of sudden fame and learning to live life “in the moment.” Also, Mickey Rooney “hails a cab,” Buster Keaton does a backflip, Sarah Silverman forms an unlikely friendship and Alan remembers M*A*S*H colleagues Harry Morgan, Wayne Rogers and McLean Stevenson. PLUS: The Great Blackstone! “The Beast with Five Fingers”! Revisiting “Crimes and Misdemeanors”! Beetlepuss rescues Bela Lugosi! And Alan shares the stage with Red Buttons, Phil Silvers and Mae West! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter von Panda
Alan Alda: The Heart and Humor Behind an American Icon

Peter von Panda

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 5:36


In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating life of Alan Alda, the beloved actor from MASH*, and explore his incredible impact both on and off the screen. From his iconic performances to his passion for science, Alan Alda has touched countless lives. We'll talk about his hilarious and heartfelt memoir, Never Have Your Dog Stuffed, his contributions to science communication, and why he's truly an American legend. If you're a fan of MASH*, science, or just great storytelling, this episode is for you! Tune in and join the conversation about a man who mastered the art of balancing humor, intellect, and compassion. ▶ Get this product here: https://geni.us/rYb0 ---------- LET'S TALK ABOUT LIVING BETTER: ▶ Podcast: https://geni.us/FtGAT4 ▶ My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/petervonp... ---------- IF YOU'D LIKE TO SHOW SOME LOVE: ▶ Buy My Book: https://geni.us/qwbZAE ▶ Become A Channel Member: https://geni.us/AA3Jk ▶ Patreon:   / petervonpanda   ▶ Merch: https://petervonpanda.storenvy.com/ ▶ Free Panda Group: https://panda-research-institute.mn.co FOLLOW MY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: ▶ Instagram:   / petervonpanda   ▶ Facebook:   / petervonpanda   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/petervonpanda/support

Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques.
163. Is Your Audience Ignoring You? How Authenticity Creates Connection

Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 20:20 Transcription Available


How acceptance and authenticity can transform all of our interactions.What's the key to experiencing deeper connection in our communication? According to Alan Alda, it starts with acceptance — of others and ourselves."Connecting, communicating, and clarity," Alda explains, "they're all based on hearing what the other person is really saying; letting the person be real; accepting them.” As an acclaimed actor, writer, director, and author of If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?, Alda has spent much of his career exploring how acceptance enables us to be our authentic selves, leading to better communication and truer connection. “There's nothing more engaging than the real you,” he says.Also the founder of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, Alda strives to help scientists and health professionals communicate more effectively with the public. “Science can't do its work unless it gets funded. And it can't get funded if people don't understand what the scientists are trying to do,” he says.In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Alda and host Matt Abrahams discuss how acceptance and authenticity can transform all of our interactions, from complicated science conversations to everyday communication.Episode Reference Links:Alan AldaAlan's Book: If I Understood You, Would I have This Look on My Face? Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science Ep.82 It's Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others First Ep.114 Communication Means Paying Attention: The Four Pillars of Active Listening Connect:Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionHost Matt Abrahams introduces guest Alan Alda, an actor and communication expert.(00:00:59) Motivation for CommunicationWhat led to Alan's passion for helping scientists communicate effectively.(00:02:59) Avoiding Communication PitfallsCommon communication mistakes and the importance of experiential learning.(00:05:15) The Role of Clarity and VividnessHow clear, vivid communication makes messages memorable.(00:06:22) Reflection in CommunicationReflecting on conversations to foster connection.(00:07:12) Connection in ConversationsThe role of early connection in communication.(00:08:27) Reframing Communication AnxietyReframing communication anxiety by focusing on connection.(00:10:07) Asking Meaningful QuestionsThe importance of genuine curiosity in asking good questions.(00:11:02) Matt's Communication JourneyMatt recalls a childhood experience that inspired his passion for communication.(00:12:49) The Art of StorytellingHow vividness and structure create engaging stories.(00:15:16) The Final Three QuestionsAlan shares an area of communication he is working on, a communicator he admires, and his recipe for successful communication.(00:17:23) Conclusion (00:00) - Introduction (01:57) - Motivation for Communication (03:57) - Avoiding Communication Pitfalls (06:13) - The Role of Clarity and Vividness (07:20) - Reflection in Communication (08:10) - Connection in Conversations (09:25) - Reframing Communication Anxiety (11:05) - Asking Meaningful Questions (12:00) - Matt's Communication Journey (13:47) - The Art of Storytelling (16:14) - The Final Three Questions (18:21) - Conclusion

Cops and Writers Podcast
184 Bestselling Author, Producer, Actor, and Founder and Host of Killer Nashville, Clay Stafford Tells us to "Throw Ourselves Out There!"

Cops and Writers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 67:18


Send us a Text Message.Welcome everybody! Today's show is for you writers out there! No matter if you are a bestselling author with a huge backlist or you are just kicking around the idea of writing a book, today's show will have huge value to you!My guest on the show today is Clay Stafford! This guy has been in the entertainment business since he was 10 years old being discovered as a singer/actor child protégé in rural Appalachia. Did I mention he became a published author at age 10 and started a film production company at age 16?Clay is an award-winning author, screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker. He has sold over four million books that are available in 16 languages and has seen his film work distributed internationally in over 14 languages.Clay is the founder and operator of the acclaimed mystery/thriller writer's conference, Killer Nashville, which I will attend this year from August 22-25. If you're going to be attending, come say howdy and I will buy you a drink at the open barPlease enjoy this informative and inspirational conversation with this one-of-a-kind entertainer. In today's episode we discuss:·      Clay being discovered at age 10 and being a child actor.·      The life, or lack of, of a child actor.·      Being a published author at age 10.·      Having mentors as a young actor, including Alan Alda, and hanging out on the set of MASH.·      The importance of Being a risk taker in the entertainment biz.·      How he sold over four million books and what sells books today. ·      Conversations with David Hasselhoff.·      How can we prepare ourselves for a career as a writer?·      Hosting Killer Nashville, who it is for, and how to get the most out of it as an attendee. Visit Clay's website!Learn more about Killer Nashville!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. The Breakfast Jury by Ken Humphrey. Pick it up today at http://kenhumphrey.comThe Poetry Podcast with AThe Poetry Podcast with A is designed for you to learn new skills in the writing...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Murder and Mimosas PodcastA true crime podcast with a focus on lesser known crimes and the background of those...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

The Geek Cave Podcast
Canadian Bacon | You Want Me to Watch WHAT?!

The Geek Cave Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 26:45


This week, Chad and Justin take a look at one of John Candy's last films: Canadian Bacon, also starring Alan Alda, Michael Moore, and Rhea Perlman!   Full details on our 2024 Extra Life effort for Children's Miracle Network: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=66652   Sponsored by Gamefly. New customers can get a 30-day free trial by clicking on the GameFly link at the top of GeekCavePodcast.com.   Download and listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon, Stitcher, Goodpods, and more of your favorite podcast services! Find more fun at GeekCavePodcast.com!

The Kibbe and Friends Show
K&F Show #303: The Olympics Delivers the Package; Dukes Review: S2E14 “The Runaway”

The Kibbe and Friends Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 90:36


As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2024 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you'd consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag pack in the mail, you'll be IMMEDIATELY entered in the monthly prize grab, and you'll receive a phone call from one (or all) of us to chat up whatever you want for 30 minutes! Thank you SO MUCH to those of you who have joined in for the extra content that is only for Patreon supporters. To get in on the action and support the show with a minor financial contribution just click the link below to sign up. Join up via Patreon at patreon.com/KFSHOW ======================================== Presented with Holley - Back for 2024!  Phase 3 of Kibbe and Friends is officially here, and Holley is back for more fun, foolishness, and flying orange Chargers! Once again we're proud to be associated with the historic name that has made cars fast for years and years, and their innovations continue forward (as always)! As announced in this episode, MOPARTY 2024 is officially on the calendar! Join is there Sept 13-15 and get registered at https://moparty.com. See you there! ======================================== Classic Dukes Review: S2E14 "The Runaway" K&F Show Summary: Another classic Dukes review, and another reminder that in the glory years of the Dukes….all female guest stars ended up in a crop top and cut off shorts at some point. This classic episode documents the tale or a rich girl in love with a poor farm boy, and an egotistical wealthy father that wants to stand between them. Why? Because rich people - are evil - especially in a comic TV series. (As a side note, the evil rich father is played by Alan Alda's father!) The Dukes help the girl out to marry her farm boy Fred, thanks to the Joe Dirt bridge, and in the process of it all end up killing Daisy's 74 Road Runner…which by this point's isn't actually a '74 Road Runner at all. It's replaced by a brand new product placement white Jeep Renegade named Dixie. This is a fantastic episode for stunts, shoddy hiding of car effects, sped up and slowed down car chase footage, and again - unrequited T&A. 9 Corndogs! Legit Episode Info: Original KF Review: - Episode 25 of the Kibbe and Friends Show Season 2 - Episode 14 “The Runaway” Written by Jim Rogers Directed by Dick Moder Airdate: 1/11/1980  ======================================== See you soon. Join up via Patreon at patreon.com/KFSHOW Kibbe, Corndog, and the Bern! National Parts Depot Presents: Bernie on the News! https://www.npdlink.com. The post K&F Show #303: The Olympics Delivers the Package; Dukes Review: S2E14 “The Runaway” first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda - Season 26 trailer

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 21:25


Alan and Executive Producer Graham Chedd chat about and play excerpts from Alan's conversations with some of the guests in the new season, beginning next week. Guests include writer Roger Rosenblatt, writer Anne Curzan, and journalist Mo Rocca.

How to Be Awesome at Your Job
963: How “Bad” English can Enhance Communication and Relationships with Dr. Valerie Fridland

How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 41:18


Dr. Valerie Fridland shares surprising insight into why filler words and other vilified elements of speaking aren't all that bad in the workplace. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The surprising value of saying “Uh” and “Um” 2) How to switch up your language to build better relationships 3) The one word that makes you sound more convincing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep963 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VALERIE — Dr. Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno. Her new book, Like Literally, Dude! Arguing for the Good in Bad English, takes a fascinating look at the history and patterns behind the modern speech habits we love to hate. She also writes a monthly blog called “Language in the Wild” for Psychology Today, is a regular guest writer for the popular Grammar Girl podcast and has a lecture series, Language and Society, available with The Great Courses. Her popular facing work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Nature, Entrepreneur Magazine, Psychology Today Magazine, LitHub and The Conversation. Valerie has also appeared as an expert on numerous shows and podcasts including CBS News, NPR 1A, NPR Here and Now, NPR Day to Day, Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert, Alan Alda's Clear and Vivid, Newsy's The Why, The Gist, and The Lisa Show.• Book: "Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English" • Website: ValerieFridland.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “The Rise and Fall of ‘ZuckTalk'” by John Herrman • Book: "The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary" by Simon Winchester • Past episode: 844: The Six Words that Dramatically Increase Your Impact with Jonah Berger — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome• Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda - Season 25 trailer

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 21:11


Alan and Executive Producer Graham Chedd chat about and play excerpts from Alan's conversations with some of the guests in the new season, beginning next week. Guests include newspaper editor Adam Moss; science journalist Rebecca Boyle; and writers Kelly and Zach Weinersmith.

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
Alan Alda: Stay Curious

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 52:04


We don't usually have repeat guests on this podcast… except we're making an exception for the wonderful and wise Alan Alda. Alan Alda, of course, is an award-winning actor, writer, director, and podcast host. You probably know and love him as Hawkeye on M*A*S*H or Senator Arnie Vinick on The West Wing. He is endlessly curious on just about every topic—which makes him the perfect person to talk to about empathy, learning across differences (and disagreement), and how we might age into new hobbies and careers.  In this conversation, Alan and Kate discuss:   Tricks for staying curious as we age How to talk to someone you disagree with How Alan hopes to destigmatize Parkinson's Disease The difference between empathy and compassion and how to practice these important skills   Watch clips from this conversation, read the full transcript, and access discussion questions by clicking here. Follow Kate on Instagram, Facebook, or X (formerly known as Twitter)—@katecbowler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.